Construction Genius

In this episode of Construction Genius, Eric sits down with Tim Murphy, CEO of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. Their conversation focuses on how to solve the construction industry's talent shortage by shifting society's often-misplaced emphasis on a four-year college degree as the only barometer of success, and by emphasizing the opportunities in the trades now available to young people who may not be best served by the traditional college route.   Highlights include: [00:00:21] A story about Tim's nephew, who pursued a certificate in welding and found enormous success. [00:02:32] Parents' roles in perpetuating the college emphasis, which doesn't serve all young people. [00:04:50] The social capital college graduates achieve with diplomas from schools like Harvard and Yale, and the need to recognize construction as an integral element to our nation's success. [00:07:50] The ability to pursue a career in the trades and quickly be debt-free and financially successful. The increasingly urgent need in